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"is" in Spanish

está
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Notes

This is used for temporary states, feelings, locations, conditions, ongoing actions.

Summary

The Spanish translation for “is” is está.

Pronounced the same

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this está
be está

Examples of "is" in use

There are 255 examples of the Spanish word for "is" being used:
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Your seat is here. Tu asiento está aquí.
Mary is expecting a girl. Mary está esperando una niña.
She is expecting a child. Ella está esperando una niña.
Tom is a little angry at Mary. Tom está un poco enojado con Mary.
The utility room is next to the kitchen. El cuarto de servicio está al lado de la cocina.
Tom is shopping at the shopping centre. Tom está de compras en el centro comercial.
is there está ahí
Everything is ready. Todo está listo.
The field is green. El campo está verde.
Tom is drinking. Tom está bebiendo.

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A candle is made of wax.,
An eagle is flying in the sky.,
An expert is speaking.,
An owl is on the roof.,
Are you sure you want to continue?,
Bread is made from flour, water and yeast.,
Bread is made from flour.,
Breakfast is ready.,
Can you tell me where the station is?,
drowning person,
electric driving is on the rise,
Every shirt is clean.,
Everything is ready.,
Flour is made from wheat.,
Germany is in the middle of Europe.,
He is all alone abroad.,
He is angry.,
He is dishonoured.,
He is eating.,
He is in the car.
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